Hey witches! Happy *almost* Halloween! Can you believe we’re already halfway through the spooky season!? Halloween is a thrilling time of the year, filled with excitement and creativity. Engaging the little goblins in DIY crafts during this spooky season is a fantastic way to get them into the spooky spirit while igniting their imaginations. Dixie Belle Paint products offer a wide range of colors and tools perfect for crafting with kids. In this spooktacular blog post, we’ll explore some fun and bewitching Halloween DIY crafts that your little ghouls can enjoy using Dixie Belle Paint Products.
Haunted House Silhouettes:
Create an eerie and enchanting haunted house by revamping old nicknacks or toy houses with a spooky makeover. Don’t have any miniature homes sitting around? You can easily create haunted house silhouettes by using wooden cutouts or thick cardboard. Provide your kids with Dixie Belle Paint in dark, moody, and spooky colors like Midnight Sky, Amethyst, and In The Navy. Encourage them to paint scary scenes featuring tombstones, bats, witches, and a full moon. For an even more frightening look, use some of Dixie Belle Paint’s Mylar Stencils or Transfers from the Belle’s and Whistles line for a flawless design. Once the paint dries, they can display their haunting artwork in the window to welcome, or scare trick-or-treaters.
Ghostly Handprint Art:
Handprint crafts are always a hit with kids around the holidays – Halloween is no exception. Have your little ones dip their hands in Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in Fluff white and press them onto black construction paper or onto a canvas. With a bit of imagination, they can turn the handprints into a ghostly friend by adding eyes and a mouth using Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in the pitch black color, Caviar. For another cute canvas, have your little one step into some of Dixie Belle’s Terra Clay Paint in Pistachio to create the perfect Frankenstein green, all he needs is a face! These ghostly handprints and Frankenstein feet can adorn the walls as spooky decorations or be used on Halloween cards in Boo Bags for friends and family. Repeat the craft year after year and see how your ghostlings have grown.
Pumpkin Patch Masterpieces:
Instead of carving the pumpkins, consider letting your kids paint them with Dixie Belle Silk All-In-One Paint. Visit your local pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins in various sizes. Grab all of your favorite Dixie Belle Silk All-In-One Paint colors and your paint brushes. We recommend spooky colors like Firey Sky or Anchor for a frightening design. Your little artists can let their creativity shine as they paint Halloween-themed patterns, faces, or even their favorite movie characters on the pumpkins. Pro tip: Use Dixie Belle’s Artist Brushes to make scared straight lines. Finish off the pumpkins with a coat of Dixie Belle’s Clear Coat to protect the paint and make them shine.
Ghoulish Wooden Spoons:
Transform ordinary wooden spoons into ghoulish serving utensils with Dixie Belle Terra Clay Paint. Paint the spoon handles in colors like Onyx, Marigold, or Pistachio for a ghoulish look. Place a white cloth over the spoon and secure it with a small hair tie or rubber band. Then, add eyes, a pointy nose, and a mouth using paint or a fine-tip marker. Mix the spoon in with the rest of the utensils for a spooky surprise. Or create a centerpiece by arranging the spoons together. Now, you’re ready to stir up some magical potions in the kitchen. Check out this adorable tutorial by one of our talented creators, Do Dodson, on her blog!
Creepy Crawly Rocks:
Head outside and collect some smooth rocks to create creepy crawly creatures. Let your kids paint the rocks with Dixie Belle paint in various colors and patterns. Once the base layer dries, they can add details like spiderwebs, bats, or googly eyes using Dixie Belle’s Metallic Paints, such as Gold Digger, which can add an extra touch of sparkle to these spooky rocks. These decorated rocks can be used as Halloween-themed paperweights or placed in the garden to scare away any unwanted spirits.
Halloween DIY crafts using Dixie Belle Paint products provide a spooktacular opportunity for your little ghouls and goblins to explore their creativity while embracing the spirit of the season. These projects not only make for memorable decorations but also foster a love for crafting and imaginative play. So gather your little ghouls and goblins, grab some Dixie Belle paints, brushes, and let the Halloween crafting fun begin!
